2006 Ford Escape HEV Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Ford Escape HEV, 8% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving my Ford escape and I started to hear a banging noise come from my right rear tire. To later find out that it is my strut tower is rusted out. It is ridiculous that so many people have the same problem and that Ford has not done anything to fix the matter, it is irresponsible.I believe that Ford should take responsibility for their vehicle's and fix them or figure out how to solve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10682028, filed 2015-02, 135,000 miles“Right rear wheel housing rusts completely through allowing the shock to detach from the vehicle. After an online search this is a very common incident. After contacting the local Ford dealer, there is a back-order on the right rear wheel housing with no expected date of delivery. This is the only wheel housing on the vehicle that is rusting out and causing issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #10522300, filed 2013-06, 130,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2006 Ford Escape HEV
18 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Ford Escape HEV
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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